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There’s a new face on the scene… Loick Essien
By Soraya Downie Young, fresh-faced singer Loick Essien is the one to watch out for after he tore up the charts back in the summer with his sensational single, How We Roll. The release entered the official UK Singles Charts at number two in July and saw him finally earn mainstream recognition. The 21-year-old Londoner, now signed to Sony Music Entertainment, first began focusing... Read More
The Sizing Struggle
By Sharn Rayment The perfect pair of jeans seems to be like gold dust – precious and near impossible to come across. Famously being the hardest fashion item to find in the right size, the right fit or even in the right place, denim sizes have baffled shoppers since their inception. But now many shoppers are struggling to find any items of clothing in their size, due to... Read More
The Jack Marshall story
By Paula Cogan “It’s just a game!” Are words that will irritate any football fan. Hooliganism, the player’s incredible wages and private scandals have rocked the sports universe, but among all the scandals and rivalry, there is a little beacon of hope – avid Manchester United fan Jack Marshall, who left an imprint upon the football world using just his bravery and... Read More
Rape and blame culture: What’s the truth?
By Sonja Swahn Lindström Revealing clothing, in connection to sexual assault, is a well-known topic researched and discussed worldwide. Recently, Turkish professor Orhan Çeker sparked nationwide outrage after making a statement saying that women who dressed revealingly had themselves to blame if they got sexually harassed. So how far can a man’s behaviour be excused and... Read More
Is there such a thing as social media etiquette?
By Tiffany Phan A tweet too many Being personal is key to Twitter and Facebook, but documenting everything you do/think/feel/see may frankly make you seem stuck up, and even unintelligent. Your mum and best friend may enjoy reading that you have “just bought the cutest top from Topshop”, but the rest of the world may not. So, drop all the dinner specifications, all... Read More
The Top Ten Travel Apps
By Sam Dury With the Christmas break approaching, all you can dream about is getting as far away from uni as possible. Whether you are returning home, taking a break or planning a future holiday, when you are travelling you need all the help you can possibly get. There really is an app for everything nowadays, and when it comes to seeing the world, you don’t want to miss... Read More
Skipping Means
By Kam Sandhu It’s several days before your loan drops, and several weeks since you’ve had money. At these stringent times, when you’re cooking yourself beans on toast for the fourth time in as many days, you wouldn’t dream of wasting any of that precious food. But with 18 million tonnes of edible food thrown out each year in the UK, have you ever thought of checking... Read More
North and City campuses: What are they like?
By Sanna Aaltonen There seems to be an invisible divide between the North and City campuses of London Met, filled with assumptions. Being a Northerner myself, I suspect the City people go around in their suits, swinging their briefcases while speaking into their BlackBerries saying something very important and possibly future-changing. As for what the Cities think about us... Read More
Greg Davies – The Big Man
By Sharn Rayment Greg Davies is tall. Very tall – six foot eight to be exact, which makes him impossible to miss. That and the fact that he is quickly becoming a household name due to a variety of high-profile television appearances and a sell-out debut comedy tour. The 43-year-old comedian from Shropshire is not one to shy away from focusing on his height though, as he often... Read More